Public Affairs Officer (EL1 Equivalent)
Canberra, ACT | Contract to 30 June **** + Possible 6-Month Extension
$95-$100 per hour + Super | Baseline Security Clearance Required
Are you an experienced communications, media, public affairs or events qualified looking for an opportunity to lead the delivery of a high-profile national event within the Federal Government environment?
We are seeking a Public Affairs Officer (EL1 equivalent) to join a high-performing communications team and play a key role in planning, coordinating and delivering a significant national event scheduled for ****.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys stakeholder engagement, and can confidently manage complex projects, media activities and event delivery from concept through to execution.
About the Role
Working closely with senior leaders, policy teams and project stakeholders, you will lead the planning and delivery of a major national event while providing strategic communications and public affairs support.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the planning and delivery of a high-profile event in ****
Managing external suppliers and service providers
Coordinating event logistics, timelines, budgets and contracts
Developing event briefs, communication plans and supporting resources
Providing strategic communication and stakeholder engagement advice
Managing media activities and event-related public affairs requirements
Developing communication materials including:
Media content
Stakeholder communications
Website content
Social media content
Video and digital resources
Supporting broader communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives as required




Working autonomously while managing competing priorities and tight deadlines
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Experience in public affairs, communications, media, stakeholder engagement or event management
Demonstrated experience planning and delivering events, ideally large-scale or national events
Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
Excellent written communication skills
Experience developing communication collateral across multiple channels
Strong project management and organisational skills
The ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables
Highly Regarded
Experience managing media activities for events
Previous Federal Government or APS experience
Qualifications in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline
Experience delivering communications projects in complex stakeholder environments
What's on Offer?
Contract through to 30 June ****
Potential 6-month extension
Canberra-based role
Competitive rate of $95-$100 per hour + Super
EL1-equivalent opportunity
Opportunity to lead a significant national event
Exposure to senior government stakeholders and strategic projects
Flexible working arrangements available following onboarding and training
Requirements
Current Baseline Security Clearance (or ability to obtain/transfer)
Ability to complete pre-engagement screening, including a National Police Check
Australian working rights
Location
Greenway, ACT
The successful candidate will initially work onsite to support onboarding and training, with flexible working arrangements available thereafter, subject to operational requirements.
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